MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LTD NUCLEUS CI632 PROFILE PLUS WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number CI632

Device Problems Expulsion (2933); Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Unspecified Infection (1930); Tissue Breakdown (2681)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced a migration of the electrode array.The patient also experienced an infection and wound dehiscence, exposing the receiver/stimulator.The patient was treated with oral antibiotics (specific date and duration not reported), however, the issue did not resolved.The device was explanted on (b)(6) 2024 and the patient was re-implanted with another cochlear device during the same surgery.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS CI632 PROFILE PLUS WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LTD; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• MDR Report Key: 18910025
• MDR Text Key: 337728424
• Report Number: 6000034-2024-00915
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502036580
• UDI-Public: (01)09321502036580(11)200730(17)220729
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/15/2024,02/20/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/29/2022
• Device Model Number: CI632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/15/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 03/15/2024
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/20/2024
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 02/20/2024
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female